Senior Director, Legal Services & General Counsel

Company Name:

We are ISC, an industry leading employer with a global presence. We provide registry and information management services for public data and records to our customers. Our mission of putting the right information in the right hands, at the right time, means more than just using the right technology. Our people are what drives our innovation, growth, and well-being.

We are looking for a Senior Director, Legal Services & General Counsel to help grow our business and contribute to our future.  

The Senior Director, Legal Services & General Counsel provides strategic leadership and oversight of the legal function for ISC and its subsidiaries. This role ensures effective management of legal risk while enabling the execution of the company’s business strategy through sound legal, advisory, and regulatory guidance.

The Senior Director, Legal Services & General Counsel advises the Board and executives on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters. The role is accountable for shaping and executing a forward-looking legal strategy that supports strategic growth, operational efficiency, and compliance within an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Services, other highlights include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a legal team with a focus on commercial delivery.
• Set strategic direction and oversee all corporate legal affairs aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Advise the Senior Leadership Team and Board on key corporate, commercial, securities, regulatory, and litigation matters including legal risks and provide proactive guidance on the implications of business decisions.
• Serve as a strategic business partner, directing internal and external legal resources to support operational success.
• Ensure securities law compliance, including disclosure obligations, insider trading, and governance requirements.
• Lead legal due diligence, negotiation and drafting related to corporate transactions, including M&A, financings, contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and maintain legal policies, frameworks, and procedures that drive compliance and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and interpret emerging laws and regulatory trends impacting the organization.
• Manage all litigation, disputes, and investigations, including oversight of external counsel and costs.
• Establish and deliver measurable service standards and performance metrics for the legal function.

What you’ll need:

• A law degree and active membership in good standing with a Canadian law society.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive legal experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience advising or serving a publicly traded company on securities, governance, and disclosure matters.
• Proven experience in corporate/commercial law, structuring and negotiating complex business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of Canadian securities law, corporate governance frameworks, and capital markets.
• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and the ability to balance legal risk with business opportunity.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at the executive and Board levels.

What we offer:

• We believe in progress with purpose.
  • Innovative technology 
  • A record of sustainable growth
  • Investment in diversifying lines of business
• We support your growth.
  • Career development opportunities
  • Education support
• We care about people.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Recognition programs

Help us put the right information in the right hands, at the right time. If this opportunity interests you, please apply by November 30, 2025.  We would like to thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.  If you are selected for an interview, please advise if you require any accommodations prior to the interview.

A little more about us:

ISC (TSX: ISC) is a leading provider of registry and information management services for public data and records. Throughout our history, we've excelled at delivering value to government, to industry and to our community. We are the partner of choice for governments and private sector organizations seeking solutions across the information management spectrum.